House votes of the 112th Congress.

House of Representatives (Alabama)

January 9, 2011 "Freedom Index" issue of The New American magazine.

Libya- Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) tried to reassert Congressional authority to declare war on July 8, 2011. It was rejected by a vote of 169 to 251 (Roll Call 530). Alabama Rep. Jo Bonner and Rep. Mo Brooks were the only two, who voted to prohibit the use of funds in the Defense Appropriations Bill from being used to carry out military actions against Libya without a declaration of war. Representatives Roby, Rogers, Aderholt, Bachus, and Sewell backed President Obama's usurpation of power.
Incandescent Light Bulbs- H.R. 2417, to repeal the ban on incandescent light bulbs as found in The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (PL-110-140) was rejected by a vote of 233 to 193 on July 12, 2011 (Roll Call 563). Rep. Sewell was the only one voting to force the mercury laden flourescent bulbs down our throats.
Debt Deal- S. 365, the $400 billion increase in the national debt, posing as an attempt to curb out of control spending. It passed on August 1, 2011 by a vote of 269 to 161 (Roll Call 690). Rep. Sewell was the only yes vote on S. 365 in favor of raising the debt ceiling.
Debt Limit Approval- House Joint Resolution 77 was introduced when President Obama increased the debt limit $500 billion in addition to the $400 billion. It was passed by a vote of 232 to 186 (Roll Call 706) on September 14, 2011. Once again Rep. Sewell was the lone nay vote.
National Labor Relations Board- H.R. 2587, The Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act; "to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstances." It was introduced by Rep. Tim Scott (R-SC) and passed by a vote of 238 to 186 (Roll Call 711) on September 15, 2011. Rep. Sewell was the only one to vote in favor of allowing leftist unions heavy handed tactics.
Cross- state Air Pollution rules- an amendment to H.R. 2401 on EPA regulations was introduced by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY). It would have delayed cross state air pollution rules until 2015. It would have allowed power plants five years to comply. The amendment passed by a vote of 234 to 188 (Roll Call 737). Rep. Sewell was the only one voting against protecting our economy from the red tape regulation nightmare known as the EPA.
South Korea Trade Agreement- H.R. 3080, another NAFTA style fiasco transferring the power of Congress to a supra-national entity. It passed by a vote of 278 to 151 (Roll Call 783). Rep. Aderholt was the lone nay vote standing up for their rightful authority.
Abortion- H.R. 358, to prohibit federal funding from being used to purchase health insurance plans covering abortion. It requires Obamacare created state exchanges to offer plans minus abortion coverage. It passed by a vote of 251 to 172 (Roll Call 789) on October 13, 2011. Rep. Sewell was the lone vote for taxpayer subsidized abortions.
Agriculture-Commerce-Justice-Science-Transportation-HUD Appropriations- H.R. 2112, included $116.8 billion in mandatory spending and $19.8 billion in discretionary spending. It passed by a vote of 298 to 121 (Roll Call 857). Rep. Mo Brooks was the lone voice of reason voting no to more wasteful spending and unconstitutional programs.
Regulations- H.R. 10, "Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act", to prohibit the executive branch from putting into effect rules having an impact of at least $100 million per year unless approved by Congress. The REIN Act was literally meant to rein in the usurpations of the President. It passed by a vote of 241 to 184 (Roll Call 901) on December 7, 2011. Every member of Alabama's delegation, but Rep.Sewell voted to keep legislative powers where they belong- in the hands of Congress.

There is no doubt that our government and President are out of control. We must remember that a government close to the people is answerable to the people. Those who vote against the will of the people need to be reminded and often of how we feel. Research their votes and contact them to let them know your views. If they are doing a good job; give them kudos for a job well done. If they are out of touch with reality and common sense; remind them who put them there and who can send them home. It is in your power as a citizen to hold them accountable. Use it as an American wisely.